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UnFriendly Olympics

Posted on October 22, 2006 by Meg

In China, you really can’t get away from the Friendlies. They’re on t-shirts, hats, sneakers, pins, backpacks, keychains, earrings and necklaces. They’ve been made into charms, toys and giant paper-mache effigies at the airport. Back when we had CCTV9 in … Continue reading →

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Shandong Stomach

Posted on August 3, 2006 by Meg

Shandong stomach — 1) n. Unexplained intestinal disturbance requiring immediate and frequent trips to the bathroom. Usage: He won’t be in today, he’s got Shandong stomach. Return to the dictionary.

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Presents From Home!

Posted on July 11, 2006 by Meg

Yesterday I was in the office and Will says “Meg! I have to talk to you!” Briefly entertaining fantasies that this conversation would involve my school-sponsored bar tab, I followed him. “Who do you know called Katherine?” he asked. I … Continue reading →

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Bing Kafei

Posted on June 30, 2006 by Meg

When I was younger, I could tell when my mom had a deadline because she’d turn on the Greatful Dead and drink a latte. (Wow, did that just sum up my mom, or what?) My mom loves lattes but my … Continue reading →

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The English Channel

Posted on March 29, 2006 by Meg

CCTV 9, the English channel on the Chinese television, recently covered the Ukrainian election, in which two of the candidates are named Victor, without making a single joke. Come on, that’s just bad news reporting. It’s like not saying “into … Continue reading →

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Arriving in China

Posted on February 13, 2006 by Meg

When I arrived in Yantai, after thirty-some hours in transit (and yes, wandering the Beijing airport wondering if I made a huge mistake DOES count as transit time), I was not met by Ji (my new boss) or the promised … Continue reading →

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Christmas Romance… with help from a GPS.

Posted on December 26, 2005 by Meg

On Christmas Eve, I got up and showered and went to the jewelry store with my semi-brother Scep to pick up an engagement ring! No, not for me, it’s a gorgeous ring, but not nice enough to make me put … Continue reading →

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Some People Juggle Geese

Posted on October 5, 2005 by Meg

Stick and I went to see Serenity on Saturday. As we were on our way to meet up with his friends, who’d seen the movie on Friday but wanted to go again on Saturday, Marcus called my cell to say … Continue reading →

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HBO’s Rome

Posted on August 30, 2005 by Meg

Sunday was the first episode of HBO’s Rome series. Stick, being the Greatest Boyfriend Ever actually ordered HBO just so we could watch it. The story begins at a point everyone recognizes, with Caesar in Gaul and Pompey home waiting … Continue reading →

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Diplomacy

Posted on July 14, 2005 by Meg

My job at Lonely Hearts is a lot like everyone else’s office job, only I’m supposed to be gossiping on the phone all day. Sometimes two members will go on the same date and have completely different experiences. (Sometimes this … Continue reading →

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